Nationalism, Perceptions, and Public Engagement: Understanding Political and Economic Dynamics in East Asia

Panel Code
GL04.21
Type
Closed Panel
Language
English
Description

This panel examines how nationalism, public perception, and policymaking shape East Asia's political, economic, and social landscapes. Using diverse methodologies鈥攍arge-scale surveys, interviews, and text analysis鈥攖he papers delve into themes of cultural soft power, civic engagement, economic security, inequality, and demographic challenges. Together, these studies shed light on democratic participation, governance, and national identity in East Asia, offering insights into both domestic and international political implications.

The first paper, 鈥淣ationalist Globalization: South Korea鈥檚 Soft Power Strategy between China and the United States,鈥 discusses South Korea鈥檚 use of cultural diplomacy, driven by nationalism, to navigate its position between China and the U.S. The second, 鈥淩eshoring in South Korea鈥 examines South Korea鈥檚 reshoring policies aimed at economic security, highlighting challenges in government-business relations affecting policy success.

In 鈥淭hou Shall Not Interfere with My Internal Affairs鈥 the third paper analyzes two decades of press conference data to show how China signals its stance on sovereignty, especially in response to powerful states. The fourth, 鈥淧etition the Emotion: The Effect of Othering in South Korea鈥檚 Petitions,鈥 reveals how 鈥榦thering鈥 language in petitions mobilizes public support, challenging assumptions that petitions serve only self-interest.

The fifth paper, 鈥淎 Sense of Injustice, Inequality Perceptions, and Preferences for Redistribution,鈥 explores why rising inequality doesn鈥檛 always lead to demands for redistribution, finding perceived injustice a stronger driver of support than income disparities. Finally, 鈥淐hildren or No Children? The Rejection of Parenthood in Taiwan鈥 investigates Taiwan鈥檚 rising childlessness, showing how generational, economic, and gender pressures influence young adults鈥 choices to remain childless.

Together, these papers illuminate how nationalism, public opinion, and policy strategies shape governance and societal trends in East Asia, offering valuable perspectives for understanding the region鈥檚 current and future dynamics.

Onsite Presentation Language
Same as proposal language
Panel ID
PL-8882